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The Last Five Years

2014Movie1 h 34 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic607.2Rotten Tomatoes59%57%

A profoundly sad, romantic comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life, with standout editing and score.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Story

There are two sides to every love story.

In New York, a struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage from two perspectives.

Feels like

  • Musical
  • Failed Marriage
  • Dual Perspectives
  • Emotional
  • New York City
  • Bittersweet
  • Indie Film
  • Contemporary
  • Love and Loss

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Richard LaGravenese
Written by
Richard LaGravenese
Produced by
Richard LaGravenese, Kurt Deutsch, Janet Brenner
Music by
Jason Robert Brown

Everyone

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Facts

November 3, 2014 · 1 h 34 min · PG-13

Released
November 3, 2014
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$292,092
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Expansion, Auto Erotica, Bowdlerize +9

  • Adaptation Expansion
  • Auto Erotica
  • Bowdlerize
  • The Cameo
  • Compliment Backfire
  • Creator Cameo
  • Gaslighting
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Mood Lighting
  • The Oner
  • Setting Update
  • Remake Cameo

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Five Years?"

Questions about The Last Five Years

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Last Five Years?

The CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexLionsgate+Tubi TV

In the United States, The Last Five Years streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Last Five Years worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 60).

Is The Last Five Years okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Last Five Years good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Last Five Years make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.